IUP is a home for many Muslim students around the world. Below are some resources related to food, prayer, clubs, and other information that might be useful while you are studying at IUP.
Halal Foods (On-Campus)
Aramark
Aramark can provide Halal catering at campus events. Aramark will need to be notified two weeks prior to the event.
724-357-5712
Halal Foods (Off-Campus)
Cunningham Meats (Butcher)
81 Cunningham Road
Indiana, PA 15701
724-465-8862
India Grill
1047 Philadelphia Street
Indiana, PA 15701
724-464-5300
Halal Foods (Outside of Indiana)
Pakeeze Grocery and Halal Meats
4411 Old William Penn Hwy
Monroeville, PA 15146
412-373-0786
Salem's Market and Grill
2923 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
412-235-7828
Mosque Market
2835 West Pike Road
Indiana, PA 15701
724-403-3511
*Open during Jum'ah, Fajr, and Isha prayers, and by appointment (Contact Brother Khale Abo Laila, 724-541-9381)
For a complete listing of Halal restaurants and markets in the Greater Pittsburgh area, visit Zabihah.
In Indiana
Islamic Center of Indiana
2835 W. Pike Road
Indiana, PA 15701
Prayer area for Muslims on Campus
IUP Stapleton Library
Ground floor by the restrooms
IUP rooms for reservation
Wallwork 303*
Mindfulness rooms
402 Ruddock / Maple hall
Reserve these rooms online
You will need the OIE or MSA signature
Center for Health and Well-Being
Room G-18
To reserve, call 724-357-9355
Outside Indiana
Mosques and Community Centers
Muslim Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
233 Seaman Lane
Monroeville, PA 15146
412-373-0101
Islamic Center of Pittsburgh
4100 Bigelow Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
412-682-5555
Student organizations are a great way to feel like you are a part of the IUP campus community. Use these clubs to connect with other students and foster relationships with your peers.
- Conversation Partners
- International Business Association
- Pan-African Student Association
- Muslim Student Association
- Saudi Student Association
For a full listing of student clubs and organizations and to learn other ways you can get involved on campus, visit IUP Student Organizations.
Events (On-Campus)
- International Unity Day (spring)
- Islamic Awareness Day (spring)
- International Education Week
- Saudi Night (fall)
Events (Off-Campus)
- Sunday school at the Islamic Center of Indiana
IUP Rooms for Reservation
Wallwork 303*
Mindfulness Rooms*
402 Ruddock or Maple Hall
*Reserve these rooms online.
You will need the OIE or MSA signature.
Center for Health and Well-Being
Room G-18
To reserve, call 724-357-9355.
Additional Resources
In addition to the resources listed here, check out these great places on campus:
Office of International Education
Assists international students and scholars to adjust to IUP and Indiana community
Skill Zone
Provides free tutoring for international students in various subjects.
Office of Social Equity
Works to promote diversity and inclusion of individual differences on campus
B17 Delaney Hall 724-357-3402
Student Government Association
Addresses and takes action on student concerns and complaints. As of fall 2014 there are only four or five international students in SGA.
Interfaith Council
An interdenominational body where people of all faiths will be welcomed and included as equal partners.
Diversity Student Council
Students interested in spreading awareness about diversity issues, advocating for all IUP students, and creating an inclusive campus community.
Council on Spiritual and Religious Life
An interdenominational body where people of all faiths will be welcomed and included as equal partners.
Social Media
Facebook: Muslim Students Association - IUP
Facebook: Islamic Center of Indiana
Facebook: IUP International Students